Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats

5 from 1 vote

This 4 ingredient no bake Chocolate Rice Crispy Treat recipe is a crowd pleaser but the best part is just how easy they are to make!

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Set up time2

Total Time2 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: bars

Calories: 334kcal

Spray a 9x9 baking pan liberally with non stick cooking spray and set aside.
Pour the chocolate Rice Krispie cereal into a large bowl. Add 1 cup of mini marshmallows and mini chocolate chips, set aside.
Add the butter to a medium saucepan and melt over medium-low heat. Pour the remaining marshmallows into the melted butter and continue to cook over medium-low heat until melted.
Pour the melted butter and marshmallow mixture over the chocolate cereal mixture and stir until everything is combined and evenly distributed.
Pour the mixture into the prepared 9x9 baking pan and press down firmly. NOTE: I like to use a zipper bag over my hand that is sprayed with non stick spray to be sure it doesn't stick to my fingers.
Cover and allow the no bake bars to set up at room temperature for 2 hours to overnight {or refrigerate for 1 hour}. Cut into squares. If desired, melt chocolate and drizzle over the top of each bar. Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Use parchment or wax paper between layers.

Prepare your pan {spray liberally with nonstick cooking spray} ahead of time. Once you have the sticky mixture ready to pour you don't want to have to go back and do that step.
Add your butter and marshmallow mixture to the dry ingredients and not vice versa. By adding the melted mixture to the dry ingredients it allows everything to be coated a bit more evenly. It also keeps the cereal from breaking up when you stir.
Put a buttered sandwich bag on your hand before you press the mixture down. Adding the sandwich bag to your hand will keep it from sticking to your fingers. It is also a breeze to clean up.
Go the extra mile and drizzle a bit of melted chocolate on the top of the treats. This doesn't take much time, effort or special skills but the end result is amazing.